The Manchester Writing School at Manchester Met is pleased to bring together visiting Polish poets with UK-based poets. “Radość Pisania” means “The Joy of Writing” in Polish, and features a celebration of Maria Pawlikowska-Jasnorzewska, a cemetery tour, an evening reception with readings, and a day of poetry workshops. Curated by poet Mark Pajak and the Manchester Writing School in partnership with the British Council, Kraków UNESCO City of Literature and Manchester City of Literature.

Join Manchester-based independent publisher Comma Press and The Manchester Writing School at Manchester Metropolitan University for the National Creative Writing Graduate Fair 2018. Now in its fourth year, the Fair is dedicated to up and coming writers. You can watch a keynote speech from a standout author, attend panels and workshops exploring writing, editing, performance and promotion, and also pitch your work to the country's leading literary agents and editors, right here in Manchester. All writers welcome – you don’t need to be a graduate to attend.

This series from the new Centre for Place Writing at Manchester Met pairs our researchers with artists from outside the University to discuss the relationship between creative and critical approaches to place. The first in the series features Sarah Butler (novelist and Lecturer in Creative Writing at Manchester Met) and Nicole Mollett (visual artist) discussing ‘More than 100 Stories’: a commission from the Creative People & Places Network which asked them to creatively evaluate 21 projects across England.

The Manchester Writing School at Manchester Met is thrilled to present a unique opportunity to hear acclaimed American poet sam sax. sam sax is a queer, jewish poet and educator. He's the author of Madness, winner of The National Poetry Series, and Bury It, winner of the James Laughlin Award from the Academy of American Poets. Not to be missed!

Following the unprecedented success of past seasons, Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy returns to host the Manchester Writing School’s hugely successful poetry readings at Manchester’s iconic Royal Exchange Theatre. Joining Carol Ann are new writers from Manchester Met’s Creative Writing Masters programme and a variety of special guests. Join us for an unforgettable evening of jazz, poetry and conversation. These events sell out fast, so book now to make sure you get your tickets!